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Abstract:

A suspended case includes a first case half, a second case half, two
shoulder straps, two suspended bands, and a waist belt. The second case
half is connected with the first case half pivotally to be lifted movably
and reveal a display of a computer held in the first case half through a
window of the second case half. The shoulder straps and the waist are set
on a flank of the first case half, and the suspended bands are connected
between the shoulder straps and the second case half. After hanging the
shoulder straps on the user's shoulder and tying the waist belt around
the user's waist, the suspended case is suspended from the shoulder
straps and in front of the user. As a result, applying the suspended case
is more convenient for the user to carry and co-operate with the
computer.

Claims:

1. A suspended case, comprising:a first case half made of a hard material
and comprising an opening and a room to hold a computer;a second case
half connected with the first case half pivotally and comprising a window
exposing a display of the computer;a pair of shoulder straps set on a
flank of the first case half;a pair of suspended bands respectively
comprising a first end and a second end wherein the first ends are
fastened respectively on the shoulder straps, and the second ends are
fastened on the second case half; anda waist belt located on the flank of
the first case half.

2. The suspended case of claim 1, wherein each of the shoulder straps
comprises a strap body and a first regulative ring placed through the
strap body.

3. The suspended case of claim 1, wherein each of the suspended bands
comprises a band body and a second regulative ring placed through the
band body.

4. The suspended case of claim 1, wherein the waist belt comprises a first
belt half, a second belt half, two third regulative rings respectively
placed through the first belt half and the second belt half, a hook clasp
connected on the first belt half, and a loop clasp connected on the
second belt half.

5. A suspended case, comprising:a first case half made of a hard material
and comprising an opening, a room, a plate, and a linear guide wherein
the linear guide is fixed in the room, and the plate is movably received
on the linear guide;a second case half connected with the first case half
pivotally;a pair of shoulder straps set on a flank of the first case
half;a pair of suspended bands respectively comprising a first end and a
second end wherein the first ends are fastened respectively on the
shoulder straps, and the second ends are fastened on an internal surface
of the first case half; anda waist belt located on the flank of the first
case half.

6. The suspended case of claim 5, wherein each of the shoulder straps
comprises a strap body and a first regulative ring placed through the
strap body.

7. The suspended case of claim 5, wherein each of the suspended bands
comprises a band body and a second regulative ring placed through the
band body.

8. The suspended case of claim 5, wherein the waist belt comprises a first
belt half, a second belt half, two third regulative rings respectively
placed through the first belt half and the second belt half, a hook clasp
connected on the first belt half, and a loop clasp connected on the
second belt half.

Description:

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001]This application is a Continuation of co-pending application Ser.
No. 12/068,614, filed on Feb. 8, 2008, and for which priority is claimed
under 35 U.S.C. § 120; the entire contents of which are hereby
incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

[0002]1. Field of Invention

[0003]The present invention relates to a case, and more particularly to a
suspended case containing a portable electronic device such as a table
PC, laptop etc. to provide convenient operation.

[0004]2. Description of Related Art

[0005]Progress in technology has led to electronics devices becoming
smaller and more compact. As a result, many portable management
electronic devices have been developed including radio frequency
identification (RFID) devices. Operators typically use these devices to
manage and record inventory in large warehouses.

[0006]When coupling an RFID device with a notebook computer, the notebook
computer is stored and carried in a case. When the RFID device needs to
be used, the notebook usually has to be removed from the case.

[0007]Always having to remove the notebook whenever the operator wishes to
use the notebook computer and RFID device simultaneously is inconvenient
and inefficient. Furthermore, there is a danger that since the operator
requires both hands to manipulate the devices, the operator may drop the
notebook computer thereby causing irreparable damage to the notebook
computer.

[0008]Therefore there is a need for a case that can hold both a notebook
and an RFID device and that can enable the notebook computer and the RFID
device to work together simultaneously with improved efficiency and less
chance for the operator to drop the notebook computer or the RFID device.

SUMMARY

[0009]It is therefore an aspect to provide a portable suspended case for
the user to conveniently carry and efficiently operate an electrical
equipment simultaneously.

[0010]It is therefore another aspect to provide a suspended case thereby
shifting the location of the electrical equipment placed on a movable
plate by a linear guide in accordance with the user's need.

[0011]In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the
suspended case includes a first case half, a second case half, two
shoulder straps, two suspended bands, and a waist belt. The first case
half is made of a hard material, and includes an opening and a room
thereby holding a computer. The second case half is made of a soft
material, and includes a window revealing the display of the computer.
The second case half is connected with the first case half pivotally to
be lifted movably from the opening of the first case half.

[0012]The shoulder straps are set on a flank of the first case half
thereby being hung on the user's shoulder. Each of the suspended bands
includes a first end fastened on one of the shoulder straps and a second
end fastened on the second case half thereby suspending the case form the
shoulder straps. The waist belt is located on the flank of the first case
half thereby being tied around the user's waist.

[0013]In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the
suspended case includes a first case half, a second case half, two
shoulder straps, two suspended bands, and a waist belt. The first case
half is made of a hard material, and includes an opening, a room, a
plate, and a linear guide. The linear guide in which the plate is
received is fixed in the room such that the plate is capable of sliding
along the linear guide. The second case half is made of a soft material,
and connected with the first case half to be lifted movably from the
opening of the first case half.

[0014]The shoulder straps are set on a flank of the first case half
thereby being hung on the user's shoulder. Each of the suspended bands
includes a first end fastened on one of the shoulder straps and a second
end fastened on the second case half thereby suspending the case form the
shoulder straps. The waist belt is located on the flank of the first case
half thereby being tied around the user's waist.

[0015]As a result, applying the suspended case of the present invention is
more convenient for the user to carry and co-operate with the electrical
equipment. In addition, the electrical equipment is set on the plate
received in the linear guide such that the user can regulate the location
thereof to satisfy user's needs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016]The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the
invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the invention. In the drawings,

[0017]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a suspended
case in accordance with the present invention;

[0018]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the computer in accordance with FIG.
1;

[0019]FIG. 3 is a side view of the first embodiment of the suspended case
during use status;

[0020]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the suspended
case in accordance with the present invention;

[0021]FIG. 5 is a side view of the second embodiment of the suspended case
during use status;

[0022]FIG. 6 is a side view of the plate of the second embodiment; and

[0023]FIG. 7 is a side view of the second embodiment of the suspended case
during another use status.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024]Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred
embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the
accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are
used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like
parts.

[0025]While the specification concludes with claims defining the features
of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the
invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following
description in conjunction with the figures, in which like reference
numerals are carried forward.

[0026]Refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first
embodiment of a suspended case in accordance with the present invention.
The suspended case includes a first case half 110, a second case half
120, two shoulder straps 130, two suspended bands 140, and a waist belt
150.

[0027]The first case half 110 is made of a hard material, and includes an
opening 111 and a room 112 thereby holding an electronic device such as a
portable computer 160.

[0028]The second case half 120 is made of a soft material, and includes a
window 121. The second case half 120 is connected with the first case
half 110 pivotally to be lifted movably from the opening 111 of the first
case half 100.

[0029]Refer to FIG. 2. The computer 160 includes a body 161, an upper
cover 162, and a joint unit 163. The upper cover 162 is covered on the
body 161 to shelter the keyboard. The joint unit 163 is connected between
the body 161 and the upper cover 162, and has a first hinge 1631 and a
second hinge 1632. The first hinge 1631 provides a first orientation
range whereby the upper cover 162 is capable of being lifted from the
body 161, and the second hinge 1632 provides a second orientation range
whereby the upper cover 162 is capable of being rotated on the body 161
such that the display 1621 of the upper cover 162 can be rotated from the
first position facing the body 161 to the second position facing the
window 121 of the second case half 120 for reveal.

[0030]The shoulder straps 130 are set on a flank 113 of the first case
half 110 wherein each of the shoulder straps 130 includes a strap body
131 and a first regulative ring 132 placed through the strap body 131.
Therefore, the length of the shoulder strap 130 can be adjusted in
accordance with user's body shape by shifting the location of the first
regulative ring 132 on the strap body 131.

[0031]Each of the suspended bands 140 includes a band body 141 and a
second regulative ring 142 placed through the band body 141. The band
body 141 has a first end 143, and a second end 144 wherein the first end
143 is fastened on one of the shoulder straps 130, and the second end 144
is fastened on the second case half 120. When in use, the suspended bands
140 are stretched to suspend the second case half 120 from the shoulder
straps 130. In addition, the length of the suspended bands 140 can be
adjusted in accordance with user's need by shifting the location of the
second regulative ring 142 on the band body 141.

[0032]The waist belt 150 is located on the flank 113 of the first case
half 110, and defined between the shoulder straps 130. The waist belt 150
includes a first belt half 151, a second belt half 152, two third
regulative rings 153, a hook clasp 154, and a loop clasp 155. The third
regulative rings 153 are respectively placed through the first belt half
151 and the second belt half 152. The hook clasp 154 is connected on one
end of the first belt half 151, and the loop clasp 155 is connected on
one end of the second belt half 152. Consequently, the waist belt 150 can
be tied on user's waist tightly through not only the engagement between
the hook clasp 154 and the loop clasp 155 but also length adjustment by
shifting the locations of the third regulative rings 153. Moreover, the
suspended case further includes a handle 170 for carrying.

[0033]Refer to FIG. 3. After hanging the shoulder strap 130 on the
shoulder and tying the waist belt 150 on user's waist, the computer 160
held within the suspended case is suspended ahead for the user to more
conveniently interface with the computer 160.

[0034]Refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a second
embodiment of a suspended case in accordance with the present invention.
The suspended case of the second embodiment includes a first case half
210, a second case half 220, two shoulder straps 230, two suspended bands
240, a waist belt 250, and two handles 260.

[0035]The structures of the shoulder straps 230, the suspended bands 240,
and the waist belt 250 are identical to those of the first embodiment
wherein the two ends of each of the suspended bands 240 are respectively
fastened on the interior of the first case half 210 and one of the
shoulder straps 230. The handles 260 are respectively mounted on the
flank of the first case half 210 and the flank of the second case half
220. In addition, the performance of the shoulder straps 230, the
suspended bands 240, and the waist belt 250 are identical to those of the
first embodiment as well, so there is no more detailed description.

[0036]The first case half 210 is made of a hard material, and includes an
opening 211 and a room 212, a rear opening 213, a plate 214, and a linear
guide 215. The linear guide 215 is fixed in the room 212, and the plate
214 is movably received on the linear guide 215 thereby being slid along
the linear guide 215.

[0037]The second case half 220 is made of a soft material, and connected
with the first case half 210 by a flexible junction or hinge 221 to be
lifted from the opening 211 and the rear opening 213.

[0038]Refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6. FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the
second embodiment showing the second case half 220 is lifted from the
first case half 210 for setting notebook 270; FIG. 6 illustrates a side
view of the second embodiment showing the plate 214 being slid outwards.

[0039]The suspended case of the second embodiment can contain the
conventional notebook 270 or the computer 160 shown in FIG. 2, and the
conventional notebook 270 is applied herein for illustration. With regard
to the configuration during use status, the second case half 220 is
lifted from the first case half 210, and the notebook 270 is carried on
the plate 214. Hence, the suspended case is portable by the shoulder
straps 230 hung on the shoulder and the waist belt 250 tied on the waist,
and the notebook 270 in front of the user and carried on the plate 214
can be shifted into a proper position for the user through the slide
along the linear guide 215.

[0040]Refer to FIG. 7, which illustrates a folded configuration of the
second embodiment for use. The first case half 210 is a hard case such
that the user can work thereon regarding as a table after placing the
second case half 220 on a plane surface.

[0041]Although the present invention has been described in considerable
detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, other
embodiments are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended
claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred
embodiments contained herein.

[0042]It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various
modifications and variations can be made to the structure of the present
invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. In
view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present invention cover
modifications and variations of this invention provided they fall within
the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.